Cayenne
pepper
Contains
a high amount of vitamin C. It is an exciting agent that stimulates the
circulation. Little red and green Mexican chilies have the same
properties.
Celery
Contains vitamins A, C, B, P, minerals and trace elements. It is excellent
for the muscles and liquefies the blood; it also reduces the cholesterol
levels and helps arteries fight aging. The Romans have dedicated the celery to
their god Pluto, god of sex and hell.
Cloves
One
of the most powerful natural aphrodisiacs. It is also effective against
mental and physical fatigue as well as memory loss.
Coriander
Its
dried seed has an euphoric effect, especially for women. It's used to soak
it in wine, however is recommended do not make abusive use of the
substance in order to avoid opposite effects.
Ginger
It
has been used in drinks destined to excite the senses. Taken in reasonable
doses, it causes healthy hot flushes. In excessive doses, it irritates the
intestines.
Horseradish
Its
pulp has aphrodisiac properties.
Jasmine
Its
deliciously scented flowers are cultivated all around the world, but the Spanish jasmine is the one
of the mainly used to perfume liqueurs. Be careful,
because jasmine seeds are poisonous.
Mustard
Stimulates
the action of sexual glands. There are three kinds of mustard: black,
white and yellow, from India. White mustard had a tremendous success in
the Middle Ages.
Musk
Is
a brown substance extracted from a gland under the abdomen skin of small
deer that live in South-Eastern Asia. In spite of its unappetizing origin,
it is a panacea and it was used to treat epilepsy, whooping cough,
typhoid fever, and pneumonia. It is know for its highly aphrodisiac
virtues. It is pounded to a powder, like amber, and lightly sprinkled over
food. Be careful because an excess causes dizziness.
Nutmeg
Not
very effective on women, it has the reputation of being the man's best friend.
It's comes from Banda Island, Indonesia.
Oregano
In
infusion, it is a remarkable exciting agent.
Saffron
